The Emigrants

The Emigrants: A Tale of Irish Life is a novel written by William Carleton and published in 1857. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the lives of several families who are forced to emigrate to America due to poverty and political unrest in their homeland. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the struggles and hardships faced by Irish immigrants during this time, including the difficult journey across the Atlantic, the challenges of settling in a new country, and the discrimination and prejudice they faced from the native population. The characters in the novel are complex and multifaceted, with their individual stories and experiences reflecting the broader social and cultural issues of the era. Through its compelling narrative and richly detailed descriptions, The Emigrants offers a powerful and poignant portrayal of the Irish immigrant experience, and remains a classic work of Irish literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.